How to build a strong Marriage

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How to Build a Strong Marriage
Intimacy between two people is an inherent characteristic of humans where they are naturally social beings. The interaction between people brings a sense of belonging where they develop interdependence with one another. The institution of marriage is a product of the intimate communication between two people. Over the years it has evolved from being a customary practice to a provision in the constitution. Today the law has accepted the union of individuals of the same sex unlike in the past where the cultural norms emphasized on the heterosexuality. Despite the structure of the relationship, marriage is prone to challenges that result into conflicts which if unchecked may result in the divorce.
Marriage is an integral part of human beings and is considered a vital rite of passage everybody is expecting to experience at a certain age in life. The union between two people is binding and recognized by the law allowing the offspring of the couple to have a legitimate status. As mentioned earlier, disagreements are inevitable in any interactive processes between people and marriage is no exception. Marriage counselors earn their living from the problems associated with married couples who seek the help of a third party to solve some of the issue threatening peaceful coexistence (Dion 140). However, to avoid unnecessary expenses and exposure to personal matters to a third party, the couple should strive to build healthy marriages.

The vows made on the altar should be the driving force considering the couple declared their love for each in times of happiness and grief. One of the significant problems in marriages is lack of communication where the people grow part without realizing and in the process damaging the relationship. Communication is vital for effective interaction and coexistence where the individuals should not be afraid of expressing their opinion on matters regardless of their sensitivity. On the other hand, transparency and honesty are needed for a healthy marriage because it will boost trustworthiness in the union.
Trust is the number one enemy of marriages and most forms of relationships. Both partners should ensure that they give no reason for the other to doubt their intentions or the commitment to the union. One of the issues marriage counselors encounter in their profession is finance mainly when one of the partners is the breadwinner. The harsh economic times have had a toll on marriages where the inability to tend to the family increases the risk of conflict. When at the altar, the vow is strict on the compromise during situations where things are a bit shaky. Patience should be emphasized in the relationship because in most instances things change for the best.
In the contemporary world, infidelity has emerged as a leading factor in divorce cases. It is impossible to reconcile once one of the partners deviates of the marriage and partakes in extramarital activities (Dion 154). The impact on the self-esteem and trust is too much to allow reconciliation even with numerous visits to the marriage counselor. People should always focus on dealing with their problem on their own instead of on involving an arbitrator. This is because it one the couple who understand what they are experiencing and the solution is always at the root of the problem. Marriage is a sanctioned union by the church and severing this unity is unacceptable for the sake of the children if any. Therefore, building a strong friendship is highly dependent on the couple and their affection.
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Dion, M. Robin. “Healthy marriage programs: Learning what works.” The future of children (2005): 139-156.